The Joyful Mom

A collection of things I love!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Lilacs in bloom

They smell heavenly,and look gorgeous in large bunches,


and small.  By the way, I love
the new bathroom paint, and
flooring and white trim and door.
Mucho bettero!

Monday, March 15, 2010

A Wee Little Taste of Ireland



Isn't she just the cutest? Could not resist this little St. Patty's Girl.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Old Fashioned Valentines

There's something sweet and innocent about
the old fashioned valentines.  The designs are
intricate, but the subjects are usually simple
young'uns. 


I love the muted colors, the bows and lace.
And there are plenty of lovely roses.


I like to use these as clipart and then use
colored paper and paper doilies to
make them into Valentines for my family.


Thursday, January 28, 2010

If I could have any cake...

for my birthday, it would look something like
this!  Lots of pretty chocolate layers.
It's a celebration waiting to happen!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Old, Galvanized Watering Cans


They're so charming.

Old Clocks


It's funny that I love clocks, because I have had a love/hate relationship
with "time" my whole life.  Most especially with being "on time".
I live in the present for the most part, I don't mind the passing
of time.  And I'm not usually stuck in the past.  But I don't think my
love of clocks is affected by all of that one way or another.  I just
think they look really cool.

Pretty Flowers


Amazing beauty surrounds us in nature.

A Colorful Sunrise




I love the rising sun when it turns the sky brilliant colors!
It's such a beautiful way to start the day.